Why You Should NEVER Meal Prep As A Student! (Kinda)

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  • Meal prepping is overrated. In this video, I'm doing an exploration of how to meal prep in a better way for your student needs.
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    Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro
    0:54 Goals of Prepping
    1:30 Plan
    1:55 Groceries
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 606

  • @hengyang9424
    @hengyang9424 Рік тому +3196

    One thing you should note is that a college student (especially as a freshman/underclassman) usually doesn't have much fridge/freezer space. I had 3 roommates my sophomore year and I had the largest freezer space, which could barely hold 3 bags of frozen veggies.

    • @Anderson-yo8np
      @Anderson-yo8np Рік тому +21

      df kinda college do u go to

    • @hengyang9424
      @hengyang9424 Рік тому +218

      @@Anderson-yo8np It isn't necessarily about the specific college I went to, but as underclassmen college students, you get 2 options. Either buy yourself a minifridge, or you have no refrigeration. Some colleges might have communal fridges (mine didn't), but you can't put much into a communal fridge. All of my roommates had fridges, but their minifridges had no freezer section.

    • @ceci6443
      @ceci6443 Рік тому +125

      ​@@Anderson-yo8np until my boyfriend finished his studies and got a full time job, we had the tiniest flat, and therefore tiniest fridge ever. Maybe you were lucky enough to not have to compromise, in which case I'm sincerely happy for you, but most students don't have this privilege

    • @lzh4950
      @lzh4950 Рік тому +45

      My university hostel had 1 regular-sized refrigerator for every 40 residents & you'd be charged extra rent if you wanted to bring your own mini-fridge too (probably as they have higher power consumption)

    • @iemand2612
      @iemand2612 Рік тому +16

      I would say this is quite an american problem. Most Dutch students or international students in The Netherlands have a normal kitchen with freezer space

  • @muffinberg7960
    @muffinberg7960 2 роки тому +2388

    this video is very nice. I have seen similar videos on prepping some "building blocks" for the prep of later meals. But this video had a ton more of those. I'll try to incorporate these in my prepping.

    • @letsKWOOWK
      @letsKWOOWK  2 роки тому +86

      I’m glad it helped

    • @deadlystalker7483
      @deadlystalker7483 Рік тому +2

      @@letsKWOOWK Albert hein is better than jumbo. Change my mind.

    • @deadlystalker7483
      @deadlystalker7483 Рік тому +2

      @@Datscrazi231 thank you bro, you are a real bro.

    • @iceicebebe8299
      @iceicebebe8299 8 місяців тому

      @@letsKWOOWKyou’re so dumb. You’re using chopsticks for fried rice that don’t clump at all. 😂 Use fork just like any other westerners who won’t use the more efficient spoon for fried rice.

  • @clippychan530
    @clippychan530 Рік тому +1652

    one of my biggest tips is to pre-cut, portion, and freeze half of your fresh veggies, fruit, or even bread! I always found that towards the end of the week/ early into the next week my fresh food would get kind of funky. I'm also incredibly forgetful so a lot of it would get shoved to the back of my fridge and go bad. Freezing whatever veggies/ fruit I wasn't using that day in pre-portioned bags made me more likely to use it later in the week and made it not as much of a big deal if I forgot about it. This also works with pre-cooked meat but heating it up can turn it dry, I personally don't mind bc of the convenience but everyone is different.

    • @shiny5068
      @shiny5068 Рік тому +28

      also u can like pre chop everything in the weekend and freeze it pre chopped. chopping onions to sautee is so annoying so that’s super helpful

    • @Nobody-md5kt
      @Nobody-md5kt Рік тому +21

      Agreed with you both! I thought about meal prepping, but I instead opted for prepping ingredients. Onions, garlic, marinated meats, frozen veggies, etc. Everything is chopped and stored in plastic deli containers.
      Makes it super easy to spin up a meal in 10 minutes. I also find the chopping to be therapeutic.

    • @user-ff7nw6kn9j
      @user-ff7nw6kn9j Рік тому +5

      Hate the dethawing time tho

  • @Smudgemom2003
    @Smudgemom2003 2 роки тому +753

    I went through a phase of chopping/prepping all my veggies, cooked grains & beans…placing them all in small pint jars & stored them in one large box in the refrigerator. Pull the box out & do a quick stir-fry of pre-chopped mushrooms, carrots, cabbage, greens, onions, rice & chickpeas. I ate so healthy but the prepping just caught my lazy butt. Need to get back into that…like the building blocks thought. It’s a lot like my jar system. Much of that stuff can be done at the same time. Thanks for the inspiration

    • @letsKWOOWK
      @letsKWOOWK  2 роки тому +30

      🙌🙌

    • @oo8962
      @oo8962 Рік тому +41

      cutting all veggies might work for me because sometimes i got bored and do house chores just because. i can't be bothered to do anything most of the time though

    • @sparkymularkey6970
      @sparkymularkey6970 Рік тому +6

      I love doing the same thing! It makes cooking so easy!

  • @sajisama24
    @sajisama24 Рік тому +548

    My main problem with meal prep, is how fast I get bored of the same food. Plus the box you open the day after, is obviously more tasty than the one you open on day 5-7, if its chicken you can't even keep it for that long, and rice definitely needs rehidration after a few days.

    • @WolfeWrangle
      @WolfeWrangle Рік тому +82

      I grew up microwaving 3-4 day old rice with a splash of water. Never had a problem with older rice because of it.

    • @swiftskilly
      @swiftskilly Рік тому +18

      Use chicken thighs as they'll stay juicier longer

    • @azertazerty8672
      @azertazerty8672 Рік тому +8

      @@WolfeWrangle bread too , if it becomes like a brick sprinkle water and put it in a panini or whatever

    • @hazel3390
      @hazel3390 Рік тому +21

      @@swiftskilly they mean you probably shouldn't keep chicken when it's been a week in case it's bad

    • @nehadebeed8483
      @nehadebeed8483 Рік тому +12

      i add few drops of water to the rice before I put it in the microwave

  • @LuisCaneSec
    @LuisCaneSec Рік тому +403

    You could replace student with any busy lifestyle. This is just generally good cooking practice. As much as I like to cook, I get lazy and having these building blocks for quick meals is great.

  • @Nick-dj5bx
    @Nick-dj5bx 2 роки тому +598

    This is such a helpful and well explained video. I'm really lazy with cooking all the time because I always have a lot to do for university, and this'll be a lifesaver!

    • @letsKWOOWK
      @letsKWOOWK  2 роки тому +26

      That’s awesome

    • @shaebrown2872
      @shaebrown2872 7 місяців тому +2

      @@letsKWOOWK have you been going to the gym lately.
      I think I saw some gains when you were at the grocery.

  • @murphyleigh6319
    @murphyleigh6319 Рік тому +132

    i spend about 2 hours late at night cooking my meals for the next day, and i use a lot of these tricks to make sure i have a lot of variety, because my adhd demands it. you have a really soothing voice, so i like to cook my food while you tell us about cooking yours! tonight i made a cajun mashed potato bowl with honey garlic chicken for tomorrow’s breakfast, and since that’s a heavy meal, i made a light lunch of roasted maitake mushrooms and tomatoes with sides of peas and gluten free ciabatta rolls & irish butter, and i’m broiling some other chicken as well for a noodle dinner tomorrow night!

  • @imyabota5785
    @imyabota5785 Рік тому +34

    The thing I dont like about all this meal prepping is the amount of utensils you need. Cleaning is just as important as groceries and cooking and using all these many containers is just a pain in the arse. Especially if you dont have a dish washer. I think its just a thing to always keep in mind. And also how much storage you need bcs I live in a flat with multiple people and I cant just take the whole fridge space for me.

  • @kimthegrey
    @kimthegrey Рік тому +66

    I'm a student aswell, but have my own space. This allowed me to build a pantry with the essentials like you mentioned eventhough I have a very small kitchen. My go to back up meal is dahl, because I always have lentils, canned tomatos, spices, rice and eggs. Allowes me to procastinate on groceries. Because I live on my own I usually cook for two and freeze one meal that I'll eat somewhere in the next two weeks. Saves money and time. But I don't tend to prepare anything beforehand each week or something, because that is just too much work for me

    • @nostalgia545
      @nostalgia545 9 місяців тому +4

      Having your own kitchen is such a flex as a student

  • @orcinusolive447
    @orcinusolive447 Рік тому +490

    Btw interesting side fact, since you haven't mentioned it: putting boiled eggs into cold water is mainly done to stop the cooking process very quickly. So if you like your eggs a bit softer and a bit liquid...y, you should totally do that.

    • @giulio7918
      @giulio7918 Рік тому +14

      Isnt it to make them peel easier? I mean if you want them to stop cooking you can just pull em out earlier

    • @Skund79
      @Skund79 Рік тому +49

      @@giulio7918 It's both

    • @Gabebox
      @Gabebox Рік тому +18

      @@giulio7918 Yes but also no, because the residual heat continues to cook the egg long past the time you've removed it from the boiling water.

    • @lzh4950
      @lzh4950 Рік тому +6

      Also read a guide that if you wanted to save energy to be more environmentally friendly, you could stop boiling the eggs earlier & then let them continue cooking under their residual heat

  • @user-ur3sj5eh1h
    @user-ur3sj5eh1h Рік тому +189

    As a student in engineering with a very busy schedule while also trying to meet certain fitness goals (bulking at the moment), I still think meal prepping your lunches is optimal (I prep 2 different dishes, twice a week). However, for dinners I think pairing your strategy with a slowcooker is very good. With everything prepped beforehand, in the morning you can just chuck everything into a slow cooker, set it to cook for 8 hours, and then come home to a still hot meal with plenty of room for day to day variety. Breakfast is never an issue as there’s so many things you can make in 5 minutes and in my case I also make my weight gainer shake/smoothie and get a quick 1000 cal in to help meet my calorie goals, which I drink sometime between breakfast and lunch. I’ve been hitting my goal of 3500 pretty easily this way but I’m sure this could be adjusted for just about any caloric intake.

    • @srcstcgngr2905
      @srcstcgngr2905 Рік тому +3

      Yeah that’s pretty solid, what are ways you get protein in?

    • @user-ur3sj5eh1h
      @user-ur3sj5eh1h Рік тому +21

      @@srcstcgngr2905 For breakfast, eggs, occasionally sausages and whatnot. The protein in my shake comes mainly from 1-2 scoops of whey protein so 25-50 grams of protein + the protein from 1/4 a cup of almonds + whatever else I might throw in there. I used to put 2tbsp of peanut butter but I stopped because even 1 tbsp absolutely overwhelms the rest of the flavors and I got sick of it so I opt for other nut butters and the protein in them can vary quite a lot. My lunch normally includes about 200-300 grams of chicken breast/chicken thigh. And my dinner varies quite a lot but I’d say most days it’s another 400-600 grams of meat. In terms of snacks, I really only eat trail mix and the amount I consume varies quite a lot day to day lol. I’m in a way more comfortable position atm so I can afford eating that much meat but this much is not necessary at ALL if you mix in different sources. I just really enjoy meat lol

    • @filtrations
      @filtrations Рік тому +1

      @@user-ur3sj5eh1h whats in your shake/smoothie?

    • @_Lumiere_
      @_Lumiere_ Рік тому

      .

    • @jorgesotolopez204
      @jorgesotolopez204 Рік тому +2

      @@user-ur3sj5eh1h omg so you are or were eating (idk) between 600 - 900 gr of meat / chicken per day!
      That's a lot of money xD

  • @childofivy
    @childofivy Рік тому +132

    My favorite cook book is the America's Test Kitchen meal prep book. It gives you a run down on what to have in your pantry, and weekly lists for each meal plan.

  • @priyasampat2073
    @priyasampat2073 Рік тому +21

    I’m not even exaggerating-this video is one of the most friking helpful videos I’ve ever seen. I never thought about meal prepping in this manner. I only had to start cooking for myself recently and with no help, I’ve been all over the place and eating a lot of take out. This is perfect, and I 100% prefer this method as opposed to just making the same meal all week. Thanks for making this video, it was well explained, especially with all the examples, and very useful for my life

  • @sWEEc
    @sWEEc Рік тому +45

    What works for me (and a lot of other people) is having little bags of precut vegetables in my freezer. I bought a bunch of different greens, cut them and put them in zip-lock bags. Now I just take up one bag and put it straight into the pan. It makes so many different meals.
    It contains, onions, garlic, a bit of ginger, carrots, cabbage, bell peppers, mushrooms, corgettes, brocccoli and aubergines.
    I also recommend cutting up meat into 100-150g portions and freeze them in individual zip-lock bags. I defrost them in the microwave if I'm short on time. I have to use zip-lock bags because I share a freezer with my roomie and there is not enough space for tubberware containers.

    • @jennahrabeeh4446
      @jennahrabeeh4446 Місяць тому

      SMART never thought about individual serving sizes to freeze

  • @estherhannes2483
    @estherhannes2483 Рік тому +64

    Having rice noodles (or wheat noodles) prepared or a simple vinaigrette is also a great idea, couscous is very quickly done as well (just add hot water). I like to have olives at hand and tomato sauce for Italian dishes and dried wakame and pre cooked shiitake mushrooms for Japanese food (quick ramen or salads)

  • @Darellos
    @Darellos Рік тому +12

    I used to do this back at college too!
    Got tired of eating the same food, so started just to prep stuff to mix it up together later and do different dishes.
    I actually got the idea because someone told me that some restaurants do that to get things fast.

  • @JRCSalter
    @JRCSalter Рік тому +39

    One of the things I do to prep is to freeze a lot of food. Yes, this does require a large freezer (mine's about the same size as my fridge), but when it's just you on your own, it makes things so much easier. Not everything can be frozen, but most one pot meals can be, as well as oven baked dishes such as lasagne or pies. I individually portion them into foil takeaway containers and so I can just take it out the freezer and put it in the oven. I dislike using the disposable containers though, and so am on the lookout for individual oven proof dishes with lids; most of the ones I find though are just a bit too large for my needs.

    • @KityKatKiller
      @KityKatKiller Рік тому

      I basically do the same. Mostly with stewed stuff. Chillis, Gulasch, etc. What also works great is basically everything you put into broth. Set up a pot of broth, throw in the frozen stuff and you've got a meal as soon as the broth cooks.
      This also means I don't have to prep everything in a single week. One week I'll make a big portion of one thing, the other week something else. And if there's a busy week I can afford to not make anything for that week.

  • @ciarasomething9554
    @ciarasomething9554 Рік тому +16

    My tip is to make 3 - 4 portions 1 for then. One for left overs then freeze the other 1 to 2. Over time you build up alot of meals

  • @nickycat101
    @nickycat101 Рік тому +6

    This is probably one the best meal planning videos i've seen so far. It really feels like you're just talking about it from a realistic point of view and I love it.

  • @lukehp7431
    @lukehp7431 Рік тому +9

    this video is so much better than the usual “MEAL PREP THAT MAKES YOUR MUSCLES GROW EVEN WHILE YOU’RE ON THE SHITTER” i just need some meal prep as a regular student who eats regular stuff not aimed at muscles or anything in particular, just food

  • @faqi4302
    @faqi4302 Рік тому +30

    This channel is so underrated. MAN, IM SO LUCKY I FOUND YOU ! Im a 11th grade high school student, who live in my grandpa house, cuz my parents house is too far from the school, and by that I need to be independent. Cuz im aware of my health, and i wanna do some work out too, i need to find meal prep that has, as you were said in the video, the goal of prepping. Before I saw this, I was kinda confused for something like, what basics meal I have to make, what type of food are them, how do I prepare them, etc. AND YOU REALLY HELP ME WITH IT. But sadly, I live in Indonesia, and there's some of the food that is hard to find, or gonna have a bit expensive price, so I have to modify some of the ingredients.
    But then again, thank you so much for making this video KWOOWK 💯 (sorry idk what's ur real name)

  • @Fubzo
    @Fubzo 8 місяців тому +4

    Been following this for a year, so useful and I've really improved my skills from 0 to being a decent cook now! This video has definitely been the most helpful for me

  • @renanguidolinmarcato5004
    @renanguidolinmarcato5004 Рік тому +11

    Your content is so comforting and rich! Thanks for getting me into cooking :)

  • @maximecordero4020
    @maximecordero4020 Рік тому +3

    I really love this channel, it's so accessible and down to earth. These vidéos really help me appreciate cooking during my studies. And i really like the fact that KWOOWK makes cooking fun and accessible while having fun himself

  • @sonipitts
    @sonipitts Рік тому +150

    One great option for a quick and fairly healthy "frozen dessert": Blend the frozen fruit of your choice with a light sprinkle of sugar or drizzle of agave and just enough dairy or nut milk to make it come together into a thick, ice-cream-like product. Freshly blended, it's basically a soft serve that tastes amazing and is mostly just fruit. I'll often whip a bowl up when it's hot and disgusting out and I really need to cool down and it literally takes minutes to throw together. And you can always prep it ahead of time and refreeze it if you want something more like a hard ice cream without all the unwanted extra ingredients.
    Frozen aging bananas definitely come in clutch here, since you can blend them all by themselves to create a very respectable, smooth and tasty "ice cream" base, and then just add other fruit for flavor. And of course, fresh or frozen fruit cooked down into a sauce is a great prep-ahead topping for your fruit 'ice cream' sundaes. 😉

  • @wyvernofred
    @wyvernofred Рік тому +15

    One of my favourite "building blocks" is pork shoulder. Really cheap (about $3CAD/kg where I am) and delicious. Throw it in a slow cooker with some liquid and flavourings overnight, pull it the next day, and bam, freezable, versatile, delicious pulled pork. You can also use the leftover bones to make stock

    • @wyvernofred
      @wyvernofred Рік тому +6

      It will make a LOT however so it's best for if you have other people eating it as well. It is quite versatile though not strictly necessary. My favourite use is to make pork noodle bowls. Literally just stir fried pork, noodles, and whatever veggies you like (I typically go with carrots and napa cabbage), seasoned with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Super tasty

  • @Blowyourtop
    @Blowyourtop Рік тому +10

    Look at it as ingredient prep rather than meal prep :) This is a really helpful video for people living independently for the first time; learning how to cook, budget but make sure you're eating food that's nourishing your body. Thank you Kwoowk!

  • @emili3200
    @emili3200 2 роки тому +64

    I LOVED this video!! I agree that the enjoying cooking and eating is important so I never meal prepped but all of your ideas were amazing!✨ I would definitely do the mixed spice and the veggies:)

  • @dantemustson
    @dantemustson Рік тому

    Man I glad that your shorts popped up in feed a couple of months ago. I like how you talk about food and I even "snatched" some recipes. Keep doing your work, you are awesome, Kwoowk!

  • @juanberasategui2143
    @juanberasategui2143 Рік тому +15

    Because of how great the video was I didn't even skip the sponsor like most. Thanks for the idea, it's a far better way of meal prep, you're a cook master. Greetings

  • @Janne_Mai
    @Janne_Mai Рік тому +27

    This sauce looks SO GOOD. I'll have to get an immersion blender soon. Also, good tips in general! I already usually freeze half of what I cook (pasta sauces, soups...) so I can have more variety, as I cook for myself, but I should absolutely prep some potatoes or rice! I personally also like to marinate tofu and fry it as needed - I guess I could also fry it in advance!

  • @donnamarsh3474
    @donnamarsh3474 Рік тому +1

    👏👏👏👏 Great, informative. I'm really impressed that you are a college student and cook this well with so much variety! Well done!

  • @yaril9191
    @yaril9191 Рік тому +15

    One thing i really like to do with using the rice cooker is to put in some eggs in there. Once the rice is done, the eggs are perfectly hardboiled as well (tried it with 3 different rice cookers and works always), an easy thoughtless way to prep some extra food while you're already using it for making rice ^^

  • @rosesaredead697
    @rosesaredead697 Рік тому +1

    Man I love you, you're a life saver... I hope you get the recognition you deserve ! 💖💖💖

  • @esxivy1944
    @esxivy1944 Рік тому +14

    Really loving your videos. I discovered you with the reels and those are great, but I think these longer videos are even better.
    My biggest skill upgrade when it comes to cooking is doing simultaneous things at the same time. Cleaning some dishes while i am waiting for something to boil or cutting veggies. Really really optimal

  • @niftybaker5967
    @niftybaker5967 Рік тому +1

    I can not explain how valuable this is. Thank you so much!

  • @johnmin3821
    @johnmin3821 Рік тому +1

    I'm a uni student and although I don't live alone I would love to get into cooking. This channel really helps me see cooking as not an arduous task but something I can plan ahead for and have fun with. Love your content!

  • @vaniareis5748
    @vaniareis5748 Рік тому

    You're something else ! This is exactly what people from the fit content needs to hear. I also find cooking a place to flourish my creativity . Your channel is quite important to make young people more conscious about quality of food and the right way to healthy and getting out the idea that meal prep sounds "fit". I agree with you cooking your food and see what we sometimes have left on the fridge it is a way to save money and eat a bunch of different flavors and best part: improvise! I am southern European and I love food: For me would be such a depressive week if I have to eat on Friday something I cooked on a Sunday afternoon ahahaha. wishing you loads of success to your project, Keep creating good food content ideas for us!

  • @luizagalli1892
    @luizagalli1892 Рік тому +2

    Man I'm addicted to this channel. I'm a brazilian student and this helps me giving me so many insights of how to prep meals. Also, too tired of eating the same stuff everyday. Thank you a lot!

  • @toothfairy430
    @toothfairy430 Рік тому +31

    This is a really inspiring video. I love how it is all vegetarian friendly. It's all reasonable and makes sense. Very thorough thought put behind the whole process from start to finish. Excellent! Thank you for putting so much effort into this video to create a realistic way to cook at home for people who are short on time and money. An essential life skill.

  • @silviamagda
    @silviamagda Рік тому +18

    I really like that nutrition is really important to you. I can see that in the videos you're making. That's important for me too. And I can take a lot of meal ideas from you.

  • @leokaporetto5781
    @leokaporetto5781 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for these videos KWOOWK! ❤

  • @CharlesA24
    @CharlesA24 Рік тому +22

    I love your videos. I just made that tofu and veggies on rice. Really good. This is real next level tricks too. You are so right, if you stop cooking on a daily basis you become lazy and eat take out. Thanks again. btw I pre-ordered your book :)

  • @JJL3EE
    @JJL3EE Рік тому

    I absolutely love this! I think alot of meal prep videos mis the idea that by Wednesday your OVER the set meals you've decided on on Sunday. To prep elements of your meals always you to be flexible which is nice. I'm going to take these foundation into the new year.

  • @noajurcevic
    @noajurcevic Рік тому +10

    I like to cook 2 days worth of food, so I still have a lot of variety while eating and I don’t have to worry what to cook for the second day. And if I don’t have time, it’s nice to have food prepared in advance and you can live with less stress, even if I love cooking.

  • @vornamenachname9662
    @vornamenachname9662 8 місяців тому +1

    Way more helpful and less overwhelming than all the meal prep videos I’ve seen yet 👌

  • @k4ktus1k50
    @k4ktus1k50 Рік тому

    your videos are really comfy, i love it

  • @anzinurnaharshamantha
    @anzinurnaharshamantha Рік тому +6

    thank you so much for saying that meal prepping is unnecessary. i have always wondered how a week-old meal-prepped stale food is appetizing because it isn't

  • @Waelly17
    @Waelly17 Рік тому

    best video by far for me and ive been looking for videos for weeks now, im subscribing bc this is not my first video of urs

  • @Michael-Alexander
    @Michael-Alexander Рік тому

    Can't tell you how much I appreciate your content.

  • @Cr7_archives
    @Cr7_archives Рік тому

    Bro I'm really thankful for this content you make 🙏 Literally getting me through college. I have no one teach me this stuff

  • @matthewraleigh5751
    @matthewraleigh5751 Рік тому

    This is the ultimate life hack! I will definitely try to use this information in my future meal preps. I love all your videos. Food is the best thing on the planet and you make it even better.

  • @elvinshoolbraid84
    @elvinshoolbraid84 Рік тому +3

    Hey! I recently started keeping some sushi rice sauce in the fridge and it's super useful for obviously making sushi, but also is quite good for adding to any meal you want that kind of flavour profile for. The recipe I found is just simmering 4 parts rice vinegar, 2 parts sugar and 1 part salt for like 1 minute.

  • @israashfaq940
    @israashfaq940 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video! Well explained and gave a lot of cool. Ideas!

  • @albertcatana4571
    @albertcatana4571 Рік тому +1

    Perfect representation of what mealprepping should be. Love your channel bro!
    Greetings from a fellow Romanian🇷🇴

  • @lucassuffo2770
    @lucassuffo2770 Рік тому

    Been working in kitchen for a lot of time and men, really enjoy your videos.

  • @kait1593
    @kait1593 Рік тому

    Extremely helpful! I'm going to do this. Thank you!

  • @diamondzieman5508
    @diamondzieman5508 4 місяці тому

    Your essentials are so simple but it feels so complete that I will have to take notes and buy all that for this week to see how it works out for me and my preferences

  • @notequalto5179
    @notequalto5179 7 місяців тому

    I started doing this over time before watching this video when i realized the ingredient prep gave me flexibility. It's fun seeing some recipe ideas here!

  • @Meimei-ij9yk
    @Meimei-ij9yk Рік тому

    This is actually helping me so much

  • @vanilla_gunpowder7275
    @vanilla_gunpowder7275 Рік тому

    i love how this video is realistic and practical

  • @isabeluribeperez4621
    @isabeluribeperez4621 Рік тому +6

    very detailed and informative explanation. thank you so much, I look forward to learning more from you!

  • @annushka753
    @annushka753 Рік тому

    Thank you! This was so helpful! I didn’t think it would be as easy as this to prep some “building block” in advance. Great video! 😃

  • @judyvsworld
    @judyvsworld Рік тому

    this video was so helpful. thank you for starting from the essentials

  • @yolanda6283
    @yolanda6283 6 місяців тому

    THIS IS PURE GOLD THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU SAVED MEEEEEEEE

  • @sammie9639
    @sammie9639 8 місяців тому

    I've been following you for a while and just came back to this video for inspiration again, now noticing that this was literally shot in a building right around the corner from my school haha, I love how small the world can be

  • @kaushika9692
    @kaushika9692 Рік тому +3

    This is a great video about aspirational but simple cooking.

  • @avf326
    @avf326 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for taking time to show slowly how to cut the veggies. I’ve bought cauliflower in the past and it intimidated me to even touch it, to take it apart. I really appreciate it. It kind of reminds me of the show don’t tell method for teaching kids something new.

  • @tanyam8166
    @tanyam8166 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video. So many good ideas

  • @sonnypryderi
    @sonnypryderi Рік тому

    thank you so much this is exactly what I needed

  • @awwwkitteh
    @awwwkitteh Рік тому +16

    great tips! pickling veggies enhances a lot of meals, i usually make kimchi or soy-sauce cucumber to eat throughout the week. Kimchi is super versatile and goes great in fried rice. A more exciting version of boiled eggs is the marinated soft boiled eggs that is used in ramen or the chinese tea eggs. These are so good in noodle and rice dishes. As you get used to cooking, a simple dinner could take less than 30 minutes to make. I tend to cook extra for dinner and take leftovers for lunch. I definitely can't eat the same thing everyday.

  • @naomililith9350
    @naomililith9350 Рік тому +4

    Also preparing a soup will be good, healthy and quick. It lasts in the fridge for about three days, and you can also freeze it quite easily.

  • @workingchemisthahah
    @workingchemisthahah 9 місяців тому

    That’s a great video! Thank you for making it)

  • @alexandraharper4800
    @alexandraharper4800 Рік тому

    Absolutely love this! Thanks for posting, the whole "food prep" thing finally made sense!
    Oh and you also got a new sub because... FOOD and AMAZING VIDEO EDITING. lol

  • @chris582
    @chris582 Рік тому +11

    Excellent points with practical examples. I still do the multi day meal prep, but I freeze them. Like you, dinner Is the meal I cook for. But some days, there’s just zero energy to cook, and more importantly, clean up. So they usually last a few months as emergency rations that are near indistinguishable from something I sat down to cook for.

    • @smoshfan1234
      @smoshfan1234 Рік тому

      Hey could you let me know what recipes you use as emergency rations ?

    • @erazn9077
      @erazn9077 Рік тому

      Can you share the recipe?

    • @GrangerBabeGaming
      @GrangerBabeGaming Рік тому

      I dont have a specific recipe for you - but anything pottable you can freeze easily. I do meal prep but for like 2 weeks at a time (~20 portions) and freeze them so i can just pick variety from what i got in the freezer. Stews, soups, sauces w protein (just make some fresh pasta/rice/quinoa on the days you want to eat it), some gratins are viable too.

    • @erazn9077
      @erazn9077 Рік тому

      @@GrangerBabeGaming thank you thank you!
      I somehow didn’t notice op wrote that he freezes meals; thought it was a specific recipe

  • @elitessmess9222
    @elitessmess9222 Рік тому +4

    Thanks so much for so many useful tips
    I have one too: safe the rice water. It's so nutritious, at least water your plants with it 😊

  • @mary-1210
    @mary-1210 Рік тому +9

    Great video! Personally, I would refrain from cooking the grains (especially rice) or pasta in advance because the properties of rice/pasta make it very susceptible to growing bacteria (which can be difficult to notice --> potential food poisoning).

    • @User-vz4xm
      @User-vz4xm Рік тому +4

      I agree. Fridge is not that safe for cooked rice. In Japan they usually freeze the rice instead.

    • @kiaranyoom
      @kiaranyoom Рік тому +1

      agreed! i just cook for the next day only

  • @saywhaaanisa5427
    @saywhaaanisa5427 Рік тому

    quality content right here. thank you!

  • @iamtheone23
    @iamtheone23 Рік тому

    the most realistic cook on yt. my respect.

  • @nyanishh
    @nyanishh Рік тому +1

    when i tell you i've been LOOKING for this kind of video, woah. thanks a lot!
    eating for me is a struggle - i often forget to do so, or i don't have enough time to cook a whole nice meal, and i dislike fast food so instead of getting something outside, i just skip meals:')...
    i've tried figuring out nice building blocks, which don't make my meals super repetitive for a whole week, and oh boy these look like IT!
    thanks again:) will try 'em~

  • @suhaila5
    @suhaila5 Рік тому

    That was one of the most helpful Videos on the internet about meal preparations, that is so awesome and varsities for options in one week 🎉😊😊

  • @nehadebeed8483
    @nehadebeed8483 Рік тому +1

    as a very busy mother with two kids where food has to be nutritious for them and fast for me. I am experienced and relatively fast at making our food but i can tell you that your idea is Genius. making the basic ingredients and go as the mood go with these. I like the idea alot and definitely i am setttig down now to decide on which are my basic ingredients to prepare..i can see cooked minced beef...marinated chicken cubes...cooked pasta ...basic tomato sauce that can go with veggies or pasta or meat...two salads like hummus and green beans ...and your king ingredient is definitely the pickled onions ...looks so yummy i am definitely making them

  • @alanajones109
    @alanajones109 7 місяців тому

    ur channel is my new fave thing

  • @InsertMyChineseUsername
    @InsertMyChineseUsername 8 місяців тому

    I've been meal prepping for a couple months and it's been a blast. At home, I was always feeling sick from my parents adding sugar to everything, but now i can do whatever! I've been eating mostly the same things but I don't really get bored of yummy food

  • @Caiahar22
    @Caiahar22 Рік тому +3

    I think you kind of missed the point of meal prep
    As an engineering student I barely have free time as it is, the point of it is to have a ready made lunch (especially if you commute) easily without any time spent trying to decide what you want and making it. And I know I spent too much time trying to decide what I want to eat or make. You can still have nutrition and tasty meals with meal prep

    • @User-vz4xm
      @User-vz4xm Рік тому

      Cooking a whole week worth of meals is called batch cooking. Meal prep is getting ingredients or components of the meal ready for quick cooking.

  • @dumbpuppygirl
    @dumbpuppygirl Рік тому

    Genuinely the best college cooking video ive found

  • @lexi158
    @lexi158 Рік тому

    Jeez it is the best video about cooking ever

  • @natashakopach7858
    @natashakopach7858 Рік тому

    This is one of the most helpful videos ever!!

  • @sakshibhatia3282
    @sakshibhatia3282 7 місяців тому

    Amazing. Love this video.

  • @vanessaramirez7993
    @vanessaramirez7993 9 місяців тому

    pasta or noodles are also great! very easy to do and flexible. if you have time, you can look for a recipe online but if that's not your case it's very easy to make your own sauce with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge or just throw some store bought sauce in it. You can also mix it with veggies or protein to make it a full meal!

  • @kimrobinson5734
    @kimrobinson5734 Рік тому

    YOU MY FRIEND ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST!

  • @mishkaatrawjee1271
    @mishkaatrawjee1271 2 місяці тому

    Loovee this video! So simple and so intuitive. Regular meal prep is so boring. I prefer this method way more!

  • @alvonzedward90
    @alvonzedward90 9 місяців тому

    thank you for this smart and helpful video

  • @ren-sama75
    @ren-sama75 Рік тому

    Thank you!!!! Literally saved my life 🙏

  • @TheSpecialJ11
    @TheSpecialJ11 Рік тому +3

    Something I like to do to inject a little variety into my cooking is buy fresh vegetables that are in season. Easiest way to do this is shop at a farmers market if you have one nearby. Buy any vegetable you can see yourself eating and find a way to cook it. You only "don't like it" when it doesn't taste good well seasoned and sauced. Do this enough and you'll know what vegetables you want to grow when you finally start that garden you've talked about for years.

  • @tomaszantochow8391
    @tomaszantochow8391 Рік тому

    Hey man, cool video. Nice to see you explain how to keep the fun in the cooking and eating while simultanously also eating healthily and saving cash. Also fun to see you use a lot of the same ingredients and spices as I do.

  • @ddelta02
    @ddelta02 Рік тому +1

    I’m a senior in high school and I’m about to go into a very busy year. Last year I really fell out of love with food, I didn’t have an ed or anything but I was just eating to stay awake or to distract myself and it was a disaster. This year I want to plan out my meals for the week and make them the night before and this video was very helpful, thank you!

    • @servantofjesuschristthekin5291
      @servantofjesuschristthekin5291 Рік тому

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  • @abdisasho
    @abdisasho Рік тому +3

    I'm getting heavy old-school brothers green vibe, and I love it.

  • @rsamsam
    @rsamsam 9 місяців тому

    love your vids man.